Like many of their competitors, Arsenal have loaded up over the summer, but Eze is one of their targets that they have yet to acquire. The 27-year-old has gone through a full preseason with Palace and even helped them win the Community Shield on Sunday, but that has not coolled down the rumours that he will soon join Mikel Arteta's side.

For Jermaine Pennant, completing a deal for Eze is of utmost importance to the Gunners, and the former Arsenal player suggested that the club meet Eze's reported release clause to hasten the move and get the player into the squad before the season begins next weekend.

“Personally Arsenal should be signing Eze," Pennant told AceOdds.com. "He adds a lot more flair in the midfield. In the past I feel as though they’ve relied heavily on [Martin] Odegaard to be the creator around the box.

“Eze fits the creative mould perfectly. He can bring players in, he can assist, he picks the ball up and drives past players and we know he can score goals. For me, that’s a very good signing and a signing that elevates Arsenal.

“Look at the figures being handed around for players. £70m, £80m, even in the £90m’s. Eze at £68m is good business. You’d be happy with that. Liverpool sold [Luis] Diaz for £65m. If you want to be competitive you’ve got to start paying the bucks and Arsenal are resistant to spending high but you’ve got to pay the money for Eze.”